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Circular Plastics NL (CPNL)

Funds Dutch plastics-chain consortia to research or demonstrate better plastic recycling.

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Independent external advisers rank every complete application against five criteria: how much the project contributes to the scheme's goals, how novel it is, its chance of success in the Dutch market and society, the quality of the project itself, and the quality of the partnership behind it. RVO first pays out from the research and showcase budgets separately, in ranked order within each; if what

CPNL is for companies, researchers and organisations across the plastics and recycling chain in the Netherlands — from waste collectors to polymer producers to brand owners. Eligible projects tackle recyclable packaging design, recovery of currently-incinerated plastic, sorting automation, or mechanical or chemical recycling techniques such as dissolution and depolymerisation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.6 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€40M

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